COMMON COUNCIL OCTOBER 9, 2018 NORWALK, CONNECTICUT COUNCIL CHAMBERS ALL COMMON COUNCIL ACTIONS TAKEN AT THIS MEETING TO APPROVE EXPENDITURES AND CONTRACTS OR TO ACCEPT BIDS AND OTHER PROPOSALS REQUIRING THE EXPENDITURE OF CITY FUNDS ARE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS. Mayor Rilling called the meeting to order at 7:30PM and let the Assembly in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance. Ms. King read the notice stating that the meeting was being audio recorded and videotaped with subtitles for public broadcast. She asked everyone to speak clearly, one at a time, into the microphone and said that assisted listening devices were available. I. ROLL CALL Ms. King called the Roll. The Following members were present: Council at Large: Mr. Gregory Burnett Mr. Nicholas Sacchinelli Mr. Michael Corsello Mr. Douglas Stern Ms. Barbara Smyth District A: Ms. Eloisa Melendez Mr. Chris Yerinides District C: Mr. John Kydes District D: Mr. Douglas Hempstead Mr. George Tsiranides District E: Mr. John Igneri Mr. Thomas Livingston At Roll Call there were twelve (12) members present and three (3) absent (Ms. Siegelbaum, Mr. Dumas and Mr. Simms) Also present were Mayor Harry Rilling; Corporation Counsel, Mario Coppola and City Clerk, Donna King. Page 1
Regular Meeting: September 11, 2018 Page 2 II. ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES **MR. IGNERI MOVED TO ACCEPT THE MINUTES AS PRESENTED ** THE MOTION PASSED WITH ELEVEN (11) IN FAVOR AND ONE (1) ABSTENTION (MS. SMYTH) III. PUBLIC PARTICIPATION Public participation comments are not verbatim and represent a summarization of statements unless otherwise noted. Steve Bartush- Shellfish Commission Mr. Bartush stated that he is in opposition that his Honor signing the Army Corp of Engineers Eversource 408 permit application. The cart is way before the horse environmentally speaking, and there has been no local environmental review to date and this is in contrast to other parts of the Walk Bridge project. He said he thinks we should protect our future boating facilities as a shell fishing resource, because Eversource will likely not exist in 50 years and whatever agreement is made with Eversource today they may not honor so perhaps its best to find a different route. In respect to Eversource we were proposed an alternative route presentation but other underground routes that the Shellfish Commission supports remain unexplored to this point. He said this project is illadvised and requested that the send it back to committee and he thanked Mr. Igneri on his commentary will respect to providing more open communication going forward. John Pinto-Norwalk Harbor Management Committee Mr. Pinto stated that they review all the applications that come into the city and they are concerned and they have not adequately seen the plans that Eversource proposing to install the transmission line and that it is premature. He said they are very concerned about the devalue of their property, and we will not be able to do what we want to do in the future and will certainly limit what they can do with regard to capacity. He said that they are not adverse to the lines going under the harbor which seems like the best route or perhaps south of the dock. He said that he hopes the members of the will discuss this with Eversource in greater detail and meet again at a future date and that they would like to see the project move forward but clearly this issue needs to be reviewed very carefully.
Evan Pisenti- Eversource Project Manager Mr. Pisenti stated that in order to replace the Walk Bridge the CTDOT has asked Eversource to relocate its two 115K transmission lines from the existing Walk Bridge. The relocation of these lines must be completed prior to dismantling the bridge, and for the past two years Eversource has been working with the Mayor, senior city staff and feel that they have developed the best possible route to meet the criteria in which he had stated, and after two years of review they need to move forward with the permit activities for the project. The transmission lines cannot be relocated prior to CTDOT mobilizing and obtaining a letter of no objection is a key component of Eversource entering into the next phase of the project. Dick Harris- Norm Bloom & Sons Mr. Harris said what they are concerned about is that any project that has to dig over by the bridge. He said that the sediments are full of a lot of compounds and will cost a fortune to remove and he is for the project the way it stands now but are opposed to any digging. Debora Goldstein- Osborne Avenue Ms. Goldstein stated that she was on the oversight committee for the TOD study for the East Norwalk Railroad Station and she endorses the to go ahead with re-vote and reauthorize this as they had done in September. Ms. Goldstein requested that if item F4 is on consent that someone move it off for discussion. She said that it was tabled at the Public Works Committee meeting and asked if any of the misinformation that was provided has been corrected and by whom, and were any of the non-public Works Committee members fully understanding the objections of the Norwalk Harbor Management, Shellfish Commission and the Third Taxing District including the environmental implications and the implications to the docks, the park and shellfish beds. The city is prioritizing the impacts to two privately owned development sites over the public comments for the park, dock and shellfish. Councilman Simms joined the meeting at 7:40PM. IV. MAYOR A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS RESIGNATIONS: Kelly I. Straniti, Zoning Commission, Alternate Joseph K. Passero, Zoning Commission, Regular Page 3
APPOINTMENTS: Kelly I. Straniti, Zoning Commission, Regular Mr. Burnett stated that he had initially brought Ms. Straniti s name forward to serve as an alternate the Zoning Commission and he is proud to bring her name forward as a regular. He said she is a former member and local business owner and is very much aware and involved in the and she would be a great addition to the Zoning Commission. Mr. Hempstead stated that once Ms. Straniti is engaged she is very engaged and she is committed to the future of Norwalk and she is active in the community. Mayor Rilling stated that Ms. Straniti is active in the city and that she has attended every zoning meeting as an alternate and she will be very good as a regular member. ** MR. BURNETT MOVED TO APPROVE THE APPOINTMENT OF KELLY STRANTI TO THE ZONING COMMISSION. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. REAPPOINTMENTS: Joseph A. Pramer, Pension Board ** MR. IGNERI MOVED TO REAPPOINT MR. PRAMER TO THE PENSION BOARD. Mr. Igneri said that Mr. Pramer has served on the pension board for over 10 years and during that time Norwalk has expanded the duties of the pension board, and his investment knowledge of markets has been a great help to the pension board in selection investment advisors and he knows the questions to ask based on his understanding financial projects and is willing to challenge fund representatives on their performance. We are fortunate to have such a knowledgeable Norwalk native available to serve another term. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Carol L. Frank, Fair Housing Commission ** MR. HEMPSTEAD MOVED TO REAPPOINT MS. FRANK TO THE FAIR HOUSING COMMISSION. Page 4
Mr. Hempstead stated that Ms. Frank has been involved on this commission for some time and she will continue to do a good job as she has done in the past. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Alan Jeffrey Mathis, Fair Housing Advisory Commission ** MR. BURNETT MOVED TO APPROVE THE REAPPINTMENT OF ALAN JEFFREY MATHIS TO THE FAIR HOUSING ADVISORY COMMISSION. Mr. Burnett stated that Mr. Mathis s professional history shows that he has been a leader in providing services to those who are in great need and his expertise and will be of great value as he continues on this commission. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. Ms. King administered the Oath of Office to Ms. Straniti and Mr. Pramer. MAYORS REMARKS: Mayor Rilling stated that this past weekend the first Columbus Day Parade was held and there was a wonderful ceremony recognizing the Italian heritage with the and the wonderful things that had brought with them when they immigrated to this Country. Mayor Rilling stated that this is the flu season and the Health Department is holding a flu clinic this Thursday, and they will be scheduling additional flu clinics and it is highly recommended that everyone get their flu shot and said that last year more than 80,000 people died from the flu. Mayor Rilling read a proclamation for the Norwalk Lightfoot Running Club and congratulated them and in doing so called upon the citizens of the City of Norwalk to join him in recognizing the exceptional community service provided by the volunteers of the Lightfoot Running Club including the race direction Donald Cupone. He commended them for their continued efforts to our city and for being an example to everyone who would strive to make our community better. Page 5
V. COUNCIL PRESIDENT Mr. Kydes stated that for anyone who has heard them item read and has been approved they are no longer required to stay but may do so if they choose. A. RESIGNATIONS AND APPOINTMENTS RESIGNATIONS: APPOINTMENTS: REAPPOINTMENTS: There were none. There were none. There were none. B. CONSENT CALENDAR: **MR. LIVINGSTON MOVED THE FOLLOWING CONSENT CALENDAR: VII. A1, A2, A3, A4, B1, C1, C2,C3,C4, E1a, E1b, E2a, E2b, E3a,E3b, E4, E5, E6, E7a, E7b, E8a, E8b, F1, F2, F3, G1, G2, G3, G4a, G4b, H1, H2. ** MR. SIMMS MOVED TO AMEND THE CONSENT CALENDAR AND MOVE ITEM VII. G2 OFF THE CONSENT CALENDAR. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNNANIMOUSLY. VI. REPORTS: DEPARTMENTS, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS A. CORPORATION COUNSEL B. BOARD OF ESTIMATE AND TAXATION VII. COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEES A. RECREATION, PARKS AND CULTURAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Page 6
1. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUMAN SERVICES COUNCIL FOR THEIR USE OF TAYLOR FARM FOR THE KIDZFEST TOUCH A TRUCK & MORE TO BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2018 FROM 10:00AM TO 3:00PM WITH SET UP TO BEGIN FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26, 208 AT 12:00 NOON WITH TEAR DOWN NO LATER THAN 5:00PM ON SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28, 201. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 500. 2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH LANDTECH CONSULTANTS INC. FOR THE DESIGN SERVICERS FOR PROJECT #3860 WEST ROCKS MIDDLE SCHOOL ATHLETIC FIELD DESIGN SERVICES, FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $80,000. ACCOUNT# 09196030-5777-C0631. 3. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH NHS MBI, INC. FOR THEIR USE OF NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL FIELD/PARKING LOT FOR THEIR NHS MARCHING BAND AND GUARD CAVALCADE TO BE HELD SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2018 FROM 4:00PM-10:00PM WITH SET UP TO BEGIN AT 9:00AM AND TEAR DOWN NO LATER THAN 10:00PM. ESTIMATED ATTENDANCE 1,000 (STAGGERED. 4. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT WITH PAT CORSETTI, INC. FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A NEW PLAYGROUND AT FODOR FARM FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $20,725.00. ACCOUNT# 0918-6030-5777-C0364 B. ORDINANCE COMMITTEE 1. APPROVE PROPOSED REVISIONS TO CHAPTER 12, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, ARTICLE 1, SECTION 12-1. C. FINANCE COMMITTEE 1. ACCEPT AND APPROVE THE REPORT OF THE CLAIMS COMMITTEE DATED: SEPTEMBER 13, 2018. 2. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: NARRATIVE ON TAX COLLECTIONS DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 208. 3. FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY: MONTHLY TAX COLLECTOR S REPORT DATED: AUGUST 31, 2018. Page 7
4. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO CROWLEY FORD, LLC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO (2) 2018 FORD ESCAPE 4X2 SUV FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $48,300.60 STATE OF CONNECTICUT CONTRACT NUMBER 10PSX0239-SUPPLEMENT #49. ACCOUNT NO. 013410-5731. D. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE 1. APPROVAL OF AND VOTE ON NEW PURCHASING AGENT, SHARON CONNORS. ** MS. SMYTH MOVED TO APPROVE SHARON CONNERS AS THE NEW PURCHASING AGENT. Ms. Smyth stated Ms. Conner s will be replacing Mr. Luce as the Purchasing Agent and she has been working in the Purchasing Department for two years at a high level position and she will be a great Purchasing Agent. Ms. Conner s stated that it has been a pleasure for the past two years and she looks forward to her additional responsibilities as the Purchasing Agent. Mr. Igneri said that over the last two years he has had opportunities to work with Ms. Conner s and she had taken a quick grasp of the situation and is very good about getting it done. Mr. Kydes stated said that he has also worked with Ms. Conner s several times and we are very lucky to have her as the Purchasing Agent. Mayor Rilling commended Ms. Conner s on the work that she has done for the Purchasing Department and he is thrilled to have her to head the department. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. E. HEALTH, WELFARE AND PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE 1A. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER ON BEHALF OF THE NORWALK POLICE DEPARTMENT, TO MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. PRICING PER STATE OF CONNECTICUT MASTER CONTRACT #A-99-001 FOR THE PURCHASE OF APX60000 AND APX80000 PORTABLE RADIOS, CHARGERS, BATTERIES AND ACCESSORIES NOT TO EXCEED $1,228,136.00 ACCOUNT# 09193610 5777 C0615. 1B. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS NOT TO EXCEED $12,000.00. ACCOUNT # 091936105777-C0596. Page 8
2A. AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS, INC. FR A SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE THE POLICE AND FIRE RADIO SYSTEMS, PRICING AS PER STATE OF CONNECTICUT MASTER CONTRACT #A-99-001, FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $316,558.88; $220,000.00 FROM ACCOUNT#091636110-5777-C0561 AND REMAINDER FROM ACCOUNT #09163610-5777-C0615. 2B. AUTHORIZE CHIEF THOMAS KULHAWIK TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER (S) TO THE ABOVE AGREEMENT FRO THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $31,600. ACCOUNT # 091636110 5777-C0561 AND #0916361-5777-C0615. 3A. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH LOW BIDDER, SECURITY SPECIALIST FOR SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF SECURITY CAMERA AND NETWORK EQUIPMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS PER BID #3850 FOR AN AMOUNT NO TO EXCEED 25,388.58. ACCOUNT #09163610-5777-C0596. 3B. AUTHORIZE CHIEF THOMAS KULHAWIK TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER (S) TO THE ABOVE AGREEMENT FRO THE TOTAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $2500.00. 4. AUTHORIZE THE AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT UNDER THE BODY-WORN RECORDING EQUIPMENT (BWRE) REIMBURSEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $204,488.00. 5. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT, TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER TO LOW BIDDER, FLEET AUTO SUPPLY, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT AND FIT-UP ON SEVEN POLICE INTERCEPTORS UNDER PROJECT#3768, NOT TO EXCEED $93,815.33. ACCOUNT # 013053-5731 6. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT, TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE ORDER TO MHQ, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF SEVEN 2018 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTORS UNDER CT STATE CONTRACT PRICING#12PSX0194, NOT TO EXCEED $199,311.00. ACCOUNT # 013053-5731. Page 9
7A. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM YALE NEW HAVEN HEALTH SYSTEM CORP. IN THE AMOUNT OF $75,217 FOR THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019 FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS. 7B. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS, DOCUMENTS, INSTRUMENTS OR AMENDMENTS AS MAY BY NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS GRANT FRO THE PERIOD BEGINNING JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019. 8A. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AND ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FROM OPTIMUS HEALTH CARE INC. FOR CONTRACT PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 FOR THE WIC PROGRAM. 8B. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE WIC PROGRAM FOR THE PERIOD OCTOBER 1, 2018 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2019 FOR THE WIC PROGRAM. F. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE 1. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE A 3 RD AMENDMENT TO THE JUNE 5, 2017 CONTRACT WITH TIGHE & BOND, INC. TO PROVIDE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES RELATIVE TO INVESTIGATING DEFICIENCIES AND OPTIONS FOR THE PORTION OF THE NORWALK LEVEE LOCATED SOUTH OF THE PERRY AVENUE BRIDGE, ADJACENT TO THE NORWALK RIVER FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $8,000 FOR ADDITIONAL SURVEY INFORMATION TO CONFIRM THE CREST ELEVATION AS REQUESTED BY THE USACOE AS PART OF THEIR 2018 ROUTINE INSPECTION. ACCOUNT # 09154027-5777-C0440 2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE THE SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF NORWALK AND AECOM, FOR EXTRA ENGINEERING SERVICES REQUIRED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE REHABILITATION OF THE JAMES STREET BRIDGE OVER THE Page 10
SIVERMINE RIVER- CTDOT PROJECT 102-320 FOR AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $37,290. FED SHARE 80%, CITY 20% ACCOUNT NO. 09 18 4021 5777 C0496 09 19 4021 5777 C0496 09 19 4021 5799 C0496 3. AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASING AGENT TO ISSUE A PURCHASE ORDER TO GABRIELLI TRUCK SALES OF CONNECTION, LLC FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) 2020 MACK GR42FR PLOW TRUCK FOR A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $231,864.00. 4. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO SEND A LETTER ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORWALK INDICATING NO OBJECTION TO EVERSOURCE S ARMY CORP OF ENGINEER S SECTION 408 PERMIT APPLICATION FOR RELOCATION OF THEIR 115KV TRANSMISSION LINES UNDER THE NORWALK RIVER RELATED TO WALK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (CTDOT PROJECT #301-0176). Mr. Igneri said as the Chairman of the Public Works Committee he had forward this item to the with the knowledge that the DPW Committee, the DOT, Eversource, Planning & Zoning, Mayor s Office, DPW and Parks and Recreation have been discussing this for over two years, and Eversource has been responsive to come up with a route that meets the concerns raised by city departments. The current proposed route has been deemed by all these city departments as the least destructive alternative and Eversource must submit the application by November 1, 2018, to be able to start the process for the Army Corp of Engineers and the DEEP to begin their analysis and if that window is missed there will be no choice but to have the transmission lines go overhead. He said he fully supports this motion and putting the wires underground is the only way to go and with Eversource moving forward with the project the DEEP does not limit future developments of the docks since there is no easements or restrictions. He said environmental concerns will be addressed by CTDEEP during the application period which can take over a year and based on is personal experience with the DEEP they will be exacting and demanding in their quest to protect our environment. Ms. Burns came forward and presented the highlights summarizing the joint DPW and Parks and Recreation Committee meeting that occurred last week. She said that the high towers around the Walk Bridge need to be removed in order to facilitate construction of the Walk Bridge and on the high towers there are two transmission lines that serve all of the Third Taxing District and some of Southwestern Connecticut and they also have the signals for the Metro-North railroad and their communication lines. Both Eversource and the Metro-North need to be off the high towers by 2020 to facilitate the Walk Bridge construction project schedule and to do that there are environmental permits that are Page 11
required and a memo was provided to the members of the by Ms. Prozi who is the Program Manager for the Walk Bridge outlining the environmental permitting process. Mr. Kydes asked Mr. Piacente if the cable installation would impede or limit future modifications to the docks. Mr. Piacente said that there would be no mandatory offset in the river, and it would be irresponsible for Eversource to say with 100 percent certainty that anything could be built, only because the last thing you ever want is for somebody to jeopardize the access to the cables themselves. We absolutely would and do very frequently work with entities where we have made commitments, whether currently or in the past, to execute upon projects that may or may not impact our cable. Mr. Kydes about permission for future work by the City. Mr. Piacente said it s definitely not by any means permission, and that they don t own the land so it s not a permission; it s a matter of coordination. Mr. Livingston asked if a commitment can be given to the city in writing. Mr. Piacente said a lot of times that is tracked by the way of an easement and it can be tied to the easement for the Veterans Park area. Mr. Livingston asked how the city will be restricted in the use of its property. Mr. Piacente said from a safety and reliability point of view there will be some limitations and that is why they are trying to route the cable as far north and along the street as they possibly can to try and limit that exposure. Mr. Livingston asked if it could still be used as park land. Mr. Piacente said yes. Mr. Livingston asked if the City was giving up rights or cutting short an environmental review by signing the no objection letter. Corporation Counsel Mario Coppola said no, that the Connecticut Siting Council allows continued comment during its proceedings, and, in his experience with the Siting Council he thinks there is an effort to push proposers to consider alternate routes if available and they make more sense based on the information and documents provided during the proceedings. He said that there will also be a Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection process for the land-side application, and the city isn t giving up any of its rights to participate. Mr. Corsello said that he was present at the meeting in July with Eversource and various interested parties from the city and as he recalls it had ended with an understanding that the Harbor Management Commission representatives of Eversource were going to meet and he asked if that meeting ever happened. Mr. Piacente said no and Eversource wanted to prepare the revision to the engineering designs documents and did not want to prematurely have a discussion until they were out on the street for review. Mr. Igneri said with the pilings only down 8 feet there is expectation of more torque on the docks and asked if they can go down another 4 feet in necessary. Mr. Piacente said he does not see any major issues with that but that the soil pressure would need to be looked at. Page 12
Mr. Hempstead asked if Eversource would be willing to put the letter dated from October 4 th in a memorandum or letter of understanding, certifying the City s ability to replace dock pilings or to perform dock work. Mr. Piacente said that he does not have that ability but that it is not an unreasonable request and he will bring it before Eversource management and discuss that. Mr. Coppola suggested an avadavat from Eversource rather than a memorandum because it will be just as effective and will be easier from a processing standpoint. Mr. Hempstead asked if there will be any restrictions regarding plantings or landscaping around the vaults. Mr. Piacente said that they are coordinating with DPW in accordance with the Veteran s Park Master Plan. Mayor Rilling said that it is his understanding that the docks now go out into the channel as far as they are allowed to and can t go any further, and in speaking of a modification to the dock on the north side there would be a few pilings that would need to be placed in order to have that happen. He said it doesn t seem that one extension off the northern section would be such a major issue that it would be precluded from happening. A representative from Eversource said it would just be a case of identifying where the cables are in that location and selecting the piling in that location with that in mind. Mr. Burnett asked when the Council would address the points made by the Harbor Management Commission in its letter. Mr. Coppola said the Council is probably not the best body to evaluate those issues, and that DEEP and the Siting Council have experts available to assist them and are better suited. ** MR. HEMPSTEAD MOVED TO AMEND TO MOTION TO INCLUDE AUTHORIZING A LETTER TO BE SENT ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF NORWALK INDICATING NO OBJECTION TO EVERSOURCE S ARMY CORP OF ENGINEERS SECTION 408 PERMIT APPLICATION FOR THE RELOCATION OF THEIR 115KV TRANSMISSION LINES UNDER THE NORWALK RIVER RELATED TO WALK BRIDGE REPLACEMENT (CTDOT PROJECT #301-0176) SUBJECT TO AN AVADAVAT PREPARED BY THE LAW DEPARTMENT ATTESTING TO THE REPRESENTATION S OF THE OCTOBER 4, 2018 LETTER FROM EVERSOURCE TO THE LAW DEPARTMENT. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNNANIMOUSLY. ** MR. LIVINGSTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM AS AMENDED. ** THE MOTION PASSED WITH NINE (9) IN FAVOR (3) AGAINST- (MR. BURNETT, MR. YERINIDES AND MR. SIMMS AND ONE (1) ABSTENION- MR. CORSELLO) Page 13
G. LAND USE AND BUILDING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 1. RESOLVED, THAT THE NORWALK FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COMMISSION (NFCC) IS HEREBY ESTABLISHED AS THE BUILDING COMMITTEE WITH REGARD TO THE PCB ABATEMENT OF THE WOOD DOORS AND WOOD PANELING AT NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL, RESOLVED, THAT THE NORWALK COMMON COUNCIL HEREBY AUTHORIZES AT LEAST THE PREPARATION OF SCHEMATIC DRAWINGS AND OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE PCB ABATEMENT OF THE WOOD DOORS AND WOOD PANELING AT NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL, RESOLVED, THAT THE CITY OF NORWALK COMMON COUNCIL AUTHORIZES THE CITY OF NORWALK BOARD OF EDUCATION TO APPLY TO THE COMMISSIONER OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES AND TO ACCEPT OR REJECT A GRANT FOR THE PCB ABATEMENT OF THE WOOD DOORS AND WOOD PANELING AT NORWALK HIGH SCHOOL. 2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO CONSTRUCTION SOLUTIONS GROUP, LLC S CONTRACT FOR PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS TO ALLOCATE PORTIONS OF THEIR FEES AS FOLLOWS: New Columbus School and Ely Site- $338,640- Acct.# 09185010-5777-C0607 Ponus Ridge School renovation and addition project Acct# 09185010-5777- C0608 Mr. Livingston said in 2017 the schools facility improvement plan was approved and at the time the contract was executed with Construction Solutions Group and they did not know how to allocate specific fees to the project. He said that there is now more visibility into the projects and are now simply allocating these funds to the two different sites so they can be reimbursed by the state. He said no additional monies will be spent and no new agreements will be signed. Mr. Simms said there is no approval from DEEP to move forward with this project and he does not think this is being fiscally responsible by moving forward with allocating the funds for this site. ** MR. LIVINGSTON MOVED TO APPROVE THE ITEM. ** THE MOTION PASSED WITH (12) TWELVE IN FAVOR AND (1) AGAINST- (MR. SIMMS) 3. AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF BUILDING MANAGEMENT TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDERS ON DEERING CONSTRUCTION INC. S CONTRACT FOR THE Page 14
ROOSEVELT CENTER PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT FOR AN ADDITIONAL AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $41,203.00 (REVISED TOTAL CONTINGENCY AMOUNT OF $70,000). ACCOUNT #09165010-5777-C0555 4A. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH INTEGRATED BUILDING SERVICES FOR THE NORWALK MAIN LIBRARY WINDOW LEAK REMEDIATION PROJECT FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $45,000. FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FROM: ACCOUNT #0914-6210-5777-C0531 4B. AUTHORIZE THE OFFICE OF BUILDING MANAGEMENT TO ISSUE CHANGE ORDER OS THE CONTRACT FOR A TOTAL NOT TO EXCEED $4,500. H. PLANNING COMMITTEE 1. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH HARRIMAN ASSOCIATES, INC. TO CONDUCT A TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT STUDY AT THE EAST NORWALK RAILROAD STATION, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $125,000 PURSUANT TO A $125,000 GRANT RECEIVED FROM CT OPM THROUGH THE 2017 RESPONSIBLE GROWTH AND TRANSIT ORIENTED DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. 2. AUTHORIZE THE MAYOR, HARRY W. RILLING, TO SIGN THE MAYORAL CERTIFICATION AND APPROVE THE ADVANCEMNT OF THE PY43 CAPER TO HUD. There were none this evening. VIII. RESOLUTIONS FROM COMMON COUNCIL IX, MOTIONS POSTPONED TO A SPECIFIC DATE There were none this evening. There were none this evening. X. SUSPENSION OF RULES Page 15 ADJOURNMENT
** MS. MELENDEZ MOVED TO ADJOURN. ** THE MOTION PASSED UNANIMOUSLY. There was no further business and the meeting was unanimously adjourned at 9:30PM. Respectfully submitted, Dilene Byrd Telesco Secretarial Services ATTEST: Donna King, City Clerk The meeting adjourned at 9:10 PM Respectfully submitted, Dilene Byrd Telesco Secretarial Services Page 16